German Phrase
Ist dieser Bus rollstuhlgerecht?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the particular bus they are looking at or about to board is equipped for wheelchair users. It checks for features such as a low floor, a ramp, or a designated space for a wheelchair.
When to use
Use this question at a bus stop, in a travel centre, or when planning a trip with a wheelchair‑bound companion. It’s especially handy in German‑speaking cities where public transport is required by law to be accessible, but not every vehicle may meet the standard.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdieserBusrollstuhlgerecht?
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In yes/no questions the finite verb (ist) moves to the first position, before the subject (dieser Bus).
Demonstrative Pronoun
‘dieser’ matches the masculine noun Bus in gender, number, and case (nominative).
Predicate Adjective
‘rollstuhlgerecht’ functions as a predicative adjective and does not receive an ending because it follows the verb ‘sein’.
Question Mark
The question mark is placed after the whole clause; no extra punctuation is needed inside the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, ist dieser Bus rollstuhlgerecht?
Excuse me, is this bus wheelchair‑accessible?
Ja, er hat eine Niederflur‑Rampe und einen reservierten Platz für Rollstühle.
Yes, it has a low‑floor ramp and a reserved space for wheelchairs.
✕Common Mistakes
Ist dieser Bus rollstuhlgerecht?
The correct compound spelling is ‘rollstuhlgerecht’ (with an ‘h’ after ‘rollstuhl’ and no extra hyphen).
Sind dieser Bus rollstuhlgerecht?
‘Bus’ is singular, so the verb must be singular ‘ist’, not ‘sind’.
Ist dieser Bus rollstuhlgerechten?
When used predicatively after ‘sein’, the adjective stays uninflected; adding an ending is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Ist dieser Bus für Rollstuhlfahrer geeignet?
Is this bus suitable for wheelchair users?
Hat dieser Bus eine Rampe für Rollstuhlfahrer?
Does this bus have a ramp for wheelchair users?
Ist dieser Bus barrierefrei?
Is this bus barrier‑free?
Cultural Tip
German law (Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz) requires public transport to be ‘rollstuhlgerecht’. In most major cities you’ll see the wheelchair symbol on the front of low‑floor buses. However, regional differences exist: some rural routes still use high‑floor buses, so it’s polite to ask before boarding. Using the term ‘rollstuhlgerecht’ shows you’re aware of accessibility standards and is considered courteous.